Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #164
Cape Coral University Center
 
Requester: Terry Stewart, City Manger Organization: City of Cape Coral
 
Project Title: Cape Coral University Center Date Submitted 12/28/2004 3:29:05 PM
 
Sponsors: Saunders
 
Statewide Interest:
Provide more opportunities for students to enroll in community based higher education programs resulting in an improved labor force and enhancing the economic earning potential of residents
 
Recipient: City of Cape Coral   Contact: Terri Hall  
  1015 Cultural Park Blvd.   Contact Phone: (239) 574-0446  
  Cape Coral 33990   Contact email: thall@capecoral.net
 
Counties: Lee
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
Construction and operating costs associated with development and implementation of a university complex for use by private and public education institutions located in the City of Cape Coral's Academic Village.
 
Is this a project related to 2004 hurricane damage? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Improve the earning potential and workforce development for residents of Cape Coral and Lee County to provide greater access to higher education opportunities thus enhancing the educational, cultural, professional, technical, and vocational services available to residents of the city and county.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $10,780,060
 
Total cost of the project: $13,830,060
 
Request has been made to fund: Construction
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $3,050,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   Yes
  Amount: $380,000 To Fund: Operations, Construction
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Marketing Feasibility Study and Conceptual Site Plan Design
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Lee County State Legislative Delegation Meeting
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/08/2004
 
Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida?   No